I've been experiencing pain in my left hand recently, and I'm pregnant. Is it common for hand pain to occur during pregnancy, and why might my left hand be paining?
Actually, my doctor told me that pregnancy hormones cause ligaments to relax, and fluid build-up can compress the nerves in your wrist. She suggested wearing a simple wrist splint at night and keeping the hand elevated. But do ask your doctor to rule out any blood pressure issues.
If it's a mild strain, resting should help, no need to run for expensive nerve tests or scans immediately. But if the doctor recommends any specific tests for swelling, do check which labs have better packages. Take care!
I felt this exact same pain in my left wrist and hand during my third trimester, and it was so frustrating. My doctor told me it was carpal tunnel caused by fluid retention. It got much better after I delivered, so hang in there!
Oh, is left hand pain also a pregnancy symptom? I am planning to conceive soon and learning so many new things daily. Hope you feel better soon, do update what your doctor said!
Try to rest your hand and pray for strength, God will make it easy. Sometimes it's just from sleeping on our left side which is recommended for the baby. Take care and consult your doctor for safe relief.
Left hand pain could be due to sleeping awkwardly on your left side or fluid retention pressing on nerves. Don't ignore it if it radiates to your chest or causes numbness. Best to get a quick consult with your doc.
Wait till the baby is born, then both your hands will ache from rocking them 24/7! But right now, left hand pain might just be from sleeping on that side. Tell your gynac at your next visit so they can check it.
Maybe your hand is tired from endless scrolling for baby clothes online? On a serious note, water retention often causes wrist pain in pregnancy. Do some gentle hand stretches and ask your gynac if it doesn't go away.
Oh dear! Is it because you've been holding heavy grocery bags full of mid-night snack cravings? Jokes apart, sleeping on one side can also cause this, but do check with your doctor if it persists.
Sleeping on your left side constantly can sometimes strain your arm. Try using a soft pillow to support your arm. If the pain is severe, please let your doctor know.
